Career Timeline of Emily Ratajkowski: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Emily Ratajkowski made an impact.
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress who gained significant recognition after appearing on the cover of treats! magazine and in the music video for Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." Born in London and raised in California, she began her modeling career early on, signing with Ford Models. Her appearance in the controversial music video significantly boosted her public profile and helped launch her career in the entertainment industry.
2009: iCarly Appearance
In 2009, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in two episodes of Nickelodeon's iCarly as Gibby's girlfriend, Tasha.
2010: iCarly Appearance
In 2010, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in two episodes of Nickelodeon's iCarly as Gibby's girlfriend, Tasha.
2011: Valentine's Video for Frederick's of Hollywood
In 2011, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in a Valentine's video for Frederick's of Hollywood, which became one of the company's most popular videos on YouTube.
March 2012: treats! Cover
In March 2012, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of treats! magazine's third issue, which she credits for bringing her high-profile music video roles.
March 2012: Modeling Debut on treats! Cover
In March 2012, Emily Ratajkowski made her modeling debut on the cover of the erotic magazine treats! This appearance led to her featuring in several music videos.
May 2012: Shoot with Jonathan Leder
In May 2012, Emily Ratajkowski did nude and clothed art modeling for magazines, including a shoot with Jonathan Leder.
November 5, 2012: "Fast Car" Music Video Release
On November 5, 2012, the music video "Fast Car" by Taio Cruz, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released.
March 2013: GQ Turkey Cover
In March 2013, Emily Ratajkowski worked with photographer Tony Kelly for the GQ Turkey cover.
March 20, 2013: "Blurred Lines" Video Release
On March 20, 2013, the music video for "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released.
May 21, 2013: "Love Somebody" Music Video Release
On May 21, 2013, the music video "Love Somebody" by Maroon 5, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released. The video was shot on January 16, 2013.
July 2013: CR Fashion Book Cover
In July 2013, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of CR Fashion Book, which included erotic scenes with Karlie Kloss and male models, photographed by Bruce Weber.
2013: "Blurred Lines" Success
In 2013, "Blurred Lines" became the number-one song on music charts in many countries. While it was second on the US Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, its twelve consecutive weeks at number one made it the longest-running number-one song of the decade at the time.
February 2014: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Rookie
In February 2014, Sports Illustrated magazine named Emily Ratajkowski as one of twelve 50th-anniversary swimsuit issue rookies.
July 2014: American GQ Cover
On June 24, 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared topless in the July 2014 American GQ cover story, photographed by Michael Thompson. A controversy ensued at retailer Lands' End, some of whose customers received the issue for free due to the racy images.
September 26, 2014: Gone Girl Premiere at New York Film Festival
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
October 30, 2014: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Trailer
On October 30, 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared with Taylor Kitsch in the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare live-action trailer.
November 2014: Cosmopolitan Cover Model
In November 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared as the cover model for Cosmopolitan magazine.
2014: Acted in Gone Girl
In 2014, Ben Affleck picked Emily Ratajkowski to play the mistress of his character, in David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel Gone Girl.
2014: Feature Film Debut in Gone Girl
In 2014, Ratajkowski made her feature film debut with a supporting role in Gone Girl, playing the mistress of Ben Affleck's character. She also appeared in the 2014 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
February 2015: FHM Cover Controversy
In February 2015, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the FHM cover, but she tweeted that her picture was used without her consent, leading to a disagreement with the magazine.
August 2015: Leading Role in We Are Your Friends
In August 2015, Emily Ratajkowski earned her first leading role, opposite Zac Efron, in We Are Your Friends, a musical drama. The premiere marked her ascension as a style icon.
August 2015: Release of 'We Are Your Friends'
In August 2015, Warner Bros. Pictures released We Are Your Friends, in which Ratajkowski played Sophie. Critics noted that she played an attractive object of affection.
September 17, 2015: Runway Debut for Marc Jacobs
On September 17, 2015, Emily Ratajkowski made her runway debut for Marc Jacobs at the spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week finale.
2015: "Uptown Funk" Surpasses "Blurred Lines"
In 2015, "Uptown Funk" surpassed "Blurred Lines" record for longest running number one song by staying at number one for fourteen consecutive weeks.
2015: Co-starred in the film Entourage
In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski co-starred in the film Entourage, playing a fictionalized version of herself as the love interest of Adrian Grenier's character, Vincent Chase.
2015: Catwalk Debut at New York Fashion Week
In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski made her professional catwalk modeling debut for Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week. She also appeared in the 2015 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
February 7, 2016: Buick Super Bowl Ad
On February 7, 2016, a Buick Super Bowl ad for its Cascada convertible featured Emily Ratajkowski and Odell Beckham Jr. The ad received average ratings.
February 2016: Cast in the film In Darkness
In February 2016, Ratajkowski was cast in the film In Darkness, alongside Natalie Dormer, Ed Skrein, and Stacy Martin.
February 16, 2016: Publication of Lenny Letter Essay
On February 16, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski's essay, detailing her experiences with societal pressures regarding her sexuality and her views on female sexual empowerment, was published in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter newsletter. Subsequently, Elle, Esquire, and Harper's Bazaar magazines republished the letter, receiving praise from various critics.
March 9, 2016: Walked Runway for Miu Miu
On March 9, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Paris Fashion Week runway for Miu Miu for fall/winter 2016 fashions.
March 2016: Defense of Kim Kardashian and Social Media Advocacy
In March 2016, Emily Ratajkowski defended Kim Kardashian's controversial nude selfie on Instagram, asserting women's right to express their sexuality. Ratajkowski and Kardashian jointly advocated for female sexual empowerment and against body shaming via social media, garnering positive responses and media attention.
August 2016: Vogue Germany alternate cover appearance
In August 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was one of five models, along with Stella Maxwell, Irina Shayk, Lily Aldridge, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who appeared on the alternate covers of Vogue Germany.
September 22, 2016: Appearance in Netflix series Easy
On September 22, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in an episode of Joe Swanberg's Netflix series, Easy. In the episode, Ratajkowski played a lifecasting selfie artist, which garnered mixed reviews.
November 2016: Attached to Lying and Stealing
In November 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was attached to star in the film Lying and Stealing, alongside Theo James.
March 29, 2018: Cast in NBC pilot Bright Futures
On March 29, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was cast as a series regular in the NBC pilot Bright Futures. However, the show was not included in NBC's 2018–19 schedule.
May 30, 2018: EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin jewelry collection launch
On May 30, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski's mythology-themed "EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin" jewelry collection was launched at Barneys New York, with prices starting at $6,000.
September 21, 2018: Milan Fashion Week runway for Versace
On September 21, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Versace.
November 2021: Publication of 'My Body'
In November 2021, Ratajkowski's essay collection, My Body, was published by Metropolitan Books and became a New York Times Bestseller.
2021: Publication of "My Body"
In 2021, Emily Ratajkowski published her first book titled "My Body", featuring a collection of previously published essays and personal stories. An excerpt from the book was also published in The Guardian.
2021: Reconsideration of "Blurred Lines" Involvement in Memoir
In 2021, Ratajkowski reconsidered her involvement in "Blurred Lines" in her memoir, My Body, describing an incident where Robin Thicke grabbed her breast without consent during the video shoot. She reflects on how this undermined any claim to female power the video may have represented.
October 2022: Launch of High Low with EmRata podcast
In October 2022, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to launch a podcast entitled "High Low with EmRata".
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